Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Position Summary:

Rockwell Automation is doing things never before possible. We connect imagination with the potential of technology to make the world more intelligent, autonomous, and productive. We help the world work better; people work smarter. We are leading the transformation from Automation to Autonomy — and we're looking for bright minds to make that happen. The makers, the forward thinkers, and the problem solvers. That's where you come in.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead globally distributed teams driving DevSecOps, Product Security, Developer Experience, and Generative AI adoption. This role and organization its leading acts as a force multiplier, accelerating platforms, innovations and enabling Rockwell's vision of industrial autonomy. You will help accelerate teams that are working on next-generation software platforms and developer ecosystems that power the Connected Enterprise, leveraging AI agents, automation frameworks, platform engineering and adaptive systems to deliver breakthrough productivity.

You will lead high-performing teams—including first-line leaders—building best-in-class DevSecOps frameworks, Platforms that are key enablers for a global engineering organization. Your leadership will amplify impact through modern engineering practices, AI-driven workflows, and autonomy-enabling architectures, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusion.

You will report to the VP, Software Engineering.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision and innovation leadership, aligning software engineering with Rockwell's transformation goals and AI/autonomy strategy.
• Act as a force multiplier, scaling impact through automation, developer productivity, and secure-by-design practices.
• Drive exemplary software architectures and solutions that are robust, extensible, and cost-effective.
• Champion DevSecOps and AI-driven development, embedding security and intelligence throughout the lifecycle.
• Integrate Generative AI and agentic frameworks into developer workflows, enabling adaptive, self-optimizing systems.
• Identify technology gaps and opportunities, making data-driven decisions on investments and partnerships.
• Lead organizational initiatives in areas such as continuous integration/delivery, AI-enabled developer tools, and process optimization.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams, ensuring succession planning and leadership development.
• Collaborate globally to advance enterprise-wide initiatives, including AI Centers of Excellence and autonomy strategies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate processes while fostering a continuous improvement mindset.
• Promote an inclusive, performance-driven culture that encourages creativity and collaboration.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required- we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, not now or in the future, for this job opening

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Typically requires 8+ years experience in relevant software product development; including 6+ years in technical and people leadership, including managing managers.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• A tinkerer, innovator, willing to push boundaries and challenge status quos, someone who brings and inspires can-do attitude.
• Proven experience in DevOps, Security, Developer Experience, and AI/ML integration.
• Track record of building scalable, secure systems and leading innovation initiatives.
• Experience with Agile/Scaled Agile Framework and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, real-time systems, and cloud-native architectures.
• Global team leadership experience.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.